Title:
Athens 1896
Description:
Olympic Games Athens 1896 Participation Medals
Front: Seated Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix rising from flames with an Acropolis in background. "Athens" and "N.Lutras W.P." in Greek along lower right.
Back: Greek legend: "International Olympic Games in Athens 1896" with star above within a laurel wreath.
Medal presented in leather case.
Designer: Nikiforos Lytras
Mint: W.P.
Front: Seated Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix rising from flames with an Acropolis in background. "Athens" and "N.Lutras W.P." in Greek along lower right.
Back: Greek legend: "International Olympic Games in Athens 1896" with star above within a laurel wreath.
Medal presented in leather case.
Designer: Nikiforos Lytras
Mint: W.P.
Fun fact(s):
The phoenix on the front of the medal symbolizes the rebirth of the Olympic Games after a hiatus of more than 1,500 years.
More Info:
Participation medals were made using the same design in three different finishes: gilt bronze, silvered bronze and bronze. Gilt bronze and silvered bronze were presented to dignitaries while the the bronze medal was presented to athletes and available to the public for purchase as a commemorative of the Games.
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Front of Athens 1896 participation medal in gilt bronze
Back of Athens 1896 participation medal in gilt bronze
Front of Athens 1896 participation medal in silvered bronze
Front of Athens 1896 participation medal in bronze
Front of Athens 1896 participation medal in gilt bronze
Back of Athens 1896 participation medal in gilt bronze
Front of Athens 1896 participation medal in silvered bronze
Front of Athens 1896 participation medal in bronze